Incontinence Part 2
November was national incontinence and bladder health awareness month in the U.S. As lots of the training resources I use come from there it seemed an ideal time for me to bang on about my favourite subject again!
I've already covered stress incontinence, which is the most prevalent
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But there are other types as well. And bear in mind incontinence isn't just urine, it can also be faecal
Things that can affect the pressure within the pelvis:
Another useful part of your life to look at is your toilet habits as straining can cause huge problems.
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I've already covered stress incontinence, which is the most prevalent
/stress-incontinence/
But there are other types as well. And bear in mind incontinence isn't just urine, it can also be faecal
- Stress - leaking due to a change in pressure on the bladder eg jumping, running, sneezing, laughing
- Urge - a sudden and overwhelming urge to go. Leaking before have chance to get to the loo
- Overflow/dribble - bladder doesn't empty fully so leaking occurs without necessarily having had an urge to wee
Things that can affect the pressure within the pelvis:
- Posture - try to keep your ribs stacked up over your pelvis when standing and sitting
- Clothing - too tight clothing can compress and move your organs. High heels will make you tilt your pelvis in order to be able to stand upright
- Diet - avoid foods/drinks that irritate the bladder or cause gas
- Exercise - move more, sit less
Another useful part of your life to look at is your toilet habits as straining can cause huge problems.
- Wee every 3-4 hours - try to avoid going 'just in case'. You just need to relax to wee so don't hover above the seat. Rocking the hips a little at the end can help if you feel like you haven't emptied fully.
- Poo when you feel the urge - don't hold it in as this can cause compaction. Knees should be higher than your hips - feet up on a kids stool or just use 2 loo rolls. Don't strain. If the pelvic floor won't relax you can help by vocalising - try a grrr or ssss now and see which one makes you feel like your pelvic floor relaxes. Then use that sound when on the loo.
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